Granite Street over Recreation Trail
FairHillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.42MI RTE 3 · Structure no. 016101360005900
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 603
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Granite Street over Recreation Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Granite Street over Recreation Trail in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Granite Street over Recreation Trail built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Granite Street over Recreation Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Granite Street over Recreation Trail carry?
About 603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Granite Street over Recreation Trail?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Granite Street over Recreation Trail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.